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Miami-based startup Ouros is on a mission to revolutionize the battery industry, creating long-life lithium-ion batteries that store up to three times more energy than current models. "You can create things that make me excited to be alive in the future if you have better batteries," said founder Ethan Loosbrock. Learn how they're shaping the future of sustainable transportation—watch the full interview: https://opp.miami/ouros #EnergyRevolution #SustainableFuture #OpportunityMiami #Innovation #sustainability

Founded in 2022 by Ethan Loosbrock a chemical engineer with a background in battery research at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Ouros is poised for rapid growth. Having raised $3 million in its latest seed round, the company plans to scale up its manufacturing and bring its first commercial cells to market by the end of the year. With its roots now firmly planted in #Miami, Ouros is betting on the city's supportive tech ecosystem and its desire for innovation. By revolutionizing battery technology, Ouros Energy is playing a key role in Miami's shift toward a sustainable transportation future. Learn more in our interview with Loosbrock: https://opp.miami/ouros #OpportunityMiami #Innovation #Sustainability #Resilience #MiamiTech #MiamiStartups Miami-Dade Beacon Council

Miami-based startup Ouros is on a mission to revolutionize the battery industry, offering a game-changing solution for #transportation's role in #greenhousegas emissions. As transportation accounts for over half of Miami-Dade's #emissions and nearly 30% nationwide, a cleaner, electric future requires more efficient batteries. Ouros is tackling this challenge by developing long-life lithium-ion batteries, with energy storage two to three times greater than current models. The company aims to close the energy gap for everything from electric vehicles to aerospace technologies like drones and EVTOLs, ensuring that battery-powered mobility becomes a reality. Subscribe to learn more in our upcoming newsletter: https://lnkd.in/ezkqyfsu #OpportunityMiami #Innovation #Sustainability #Resilience Miami-Dade Beacon Council

At Opportunity Miami we know that we can tackle our biggest challenges and create a more #inclusive, #innovative, and #sustainable economic future. Learn more about our platform of ideas, gatherings, and solutions by signing up for our weekly newsletter at https://lnkd.in/ezkqyfsu #OpportunityMiami #Networking Miami-Dade Beacon Council

Kiwibot acquired ad startup Nickelytics for $25M to turn its delivery robots into mobile billboards. The revolutionary delivery company is now on nearly 30 college campuses worldwide with plans to continue expanding into #SouthFlorida. At its core, the aim of Kiwibot is to create more efficient ways to get things to humans. Lately, this has meant going beyond the company's original delivery objective.🚚 "The robot can do a social good by informing governments on sidewalk infrastructure," David Rodriguez, co-founder and Director of Strategy and Business Operations at Kiwibot, explained to us earlier this year.💡 Learn more in our latest On-Site: https://opp.miami/kiwibot #OpportunityMiami #DeliveryRobots #Accessibility #UrbanPlanning #Infrastructure #Resilience

Kiwibot just acquired ad startup Nickelytics for $25M, transforming delivery robots into mobile ads! This deal opens up new opportunities for brands to engage consumers with eye-catching, location-targeted advertising. 🔥💡 https://lnkd.in/dgjGkvA9 Watch our On-Site with Kiwibot for the full scoop: https://opp.miami/kiwibot #OpportunityMiami #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

Join Seaworthy Collective for their biggest-ever event celebrating 5 cohorts of Seaworthy Startups! Meet #BlueTech innovators from past & present cohorts, get inspired by an industry-leading keynote speaker plus pitches from the latest wave of founders, & commemorate 4 years of making (sea) change with our community! Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/epB8Rqy2 Watch our interview with Seaworthy Collective founder Daniel Kleinman: https://lnkd.in/egtNibTF #OpportunityMiami #Innovation #Resilience #Sustainability #ClimateTech #GreenEntrepreneurship

Miami's transformation into a global #techhub is gaining recognition. In 2021, Miami's startups raised a record $5.33 billion in venture capital, solidifying its position as one of the fastest-growing tech ecosystems in the U.S. Despite a slight dip in venture activity in 2023, Miami remains a top 10 hub for #VC #investment. With its proximity to Latin America, favorable tax environment, and growing base of tech talent, Miami is poised to continue expanding. "We will become a hub of entrepreneurship globally, not just domestically," said Founder School CEO Edrizio De La Cruz in our latest interview. Watch the full interview led by Rodrick Miller here: https://lnkd.in/eCRyHXE7 #OpportunityMiami #Innovation #Talent #Diversity Miami-Dade Beacon Council

Miami embodies the American dream, especially for our vibrant, educated immigrant community. It's where the spirit of #entrepreneurship is woven into the fabric of our daily lives. Edrizio De La Cruz's journey—from selling guavas on the streets to selling his #fintech company to Mastercard—captures the essence of that dream. Now, through Founder School, he's empowering underrepresented entrepreneurs to follow in his footsteps. "I want to give others the opportunity to succeed, especially people who don't typically have access to the tools or funding they need," De La Cruz said in our latest interview. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eCRyHXE7 #OpportunityMiami #Innovation #Talent Miami-Dade Beacon Council  @Rodrick Miller

We were pleased to see Terri-Ann Brown and Miami Tech Works mentioned in this U.S. Economic Development Administration Success Story Feature. https://lnkd.in/ecqWvyXA Watch our interview with Terri-Ann here: https://lnkd.in/eY_pPy8h #Innovation #Talent #Diversity #OpportunityMiami Miami-Dade Beacon Council Dr. Paula Hopkins Rodrick Miller